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DA T0646 Demonstrating the benefits of improved quality

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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20 Jan 2025 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways, based in Birmingham, England, has recently awarded a contract titled “DA T0646 Demonstrating the benefits of improved quality” to Furtan JV. This contract pertains to the industry category of Development consultancy services, classified under CPV code 73220000. The procurement process was completed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £33,947.94, aims to provide technical advice to National Highways Quality Group to demonstrate £20m efficiency through specific case studies by the end of FY 2024-2025. The engagement period for this contract spans from 20th January 2025 to 31st March 2025 and is applicable to locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs capable of providing high-quality consultancy services in technical analysis and model development. Businesses with expertise in improving organisational quality maturity and efficiency savings are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The need to analyse and develop case studies that spotlight efficiency savings and the benefits arising from quality improvements could be an entry point for consultancies focusing on asset management, lifecycle modelling, and sustainability. The long-term goal includes developing a model to quantify the benefits of improving quality across several themes, thus providing ongoing opportunities for consultancies that can contribute to such strategic initiatives.

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Notice Title

DA T0646 Demonstrating the benefits of improved quality

Notice Description

Technical advice to National Highways Quality Group in demonstrating the benefits of improved quality Short term goal - demonstration of PS20m efficiency through specific case studies by end of FY 2024-2025. Work with the Quality group to engage with National Highways directorates & supply chain to build a picture of quality approaches across the organisation. Identify specific case study examples which highlight efficiency savings of approx. PS20m and report these through National Highways formal efficiency capture processes for due governance. Identify and analyse available records & data for the purpose of developing specific case studies i.e. shortened asset life of Pavement, rework of Precast and improvement in overall quality maturity rating. Scope of benefit opportunities to be framed around: Re-work - benefits arising from prevention of issues requiring correction before a scheme goes live, or after operation. This includes transversal opportunities that present a risk across multiple projects. Shortened Asset life - assets requiring maintenance or rebuild earlier than planned. Improved quality maturity - benefits arising from improvements in organisational quality maturity Longer term goal- development of a model to quantify the benefits of improving quality across a number of themes. Building on the engagement to build a model of National Highways expenditure and impact of poor quality as a range of percentage of this spend. Model to build in benefits realisation potential across a spectrum of themes namely efficiency, carbon, safety, customer experience Build in experience of in cost of maintenance and lifecycle modelling in P-AMS Review the model with Quality Group and wider stakeholders to test modelling assumptions and results Agree amendments to the model and 'scenarios' which demonstrate different situations, for example the scale of potential benefits from improving quality by X% Finalise and deliver model (format to be explored) to National Highways for sustainable use in demonstrating benefits resulting from improving quality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4077341-2fde-4c0f-8265-c379962ad64f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15483b81-5a93-47cc-b2cd-7d07d61321e8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,947 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,947 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FURTAN JV

Further Information

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